High storage volume support for displays

ABSTRACT

The disclosed system is directed towards a high storage volume support system. The high storage volume support system includes an arched beam having a first end and a second end and a first base coupled to the first end. The high storage volume support system includes a second base coupled to the second end and a storage volume formed by the arched beam, the first base and the second base.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure relates to the field of information displaytechnology for electronic devices. Particularly the present disclosurerelates to a visual display support device having a large storagevolume.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Information display technology has provided various forms of visualpresentation for viewers. Cathode ray tubes, and liquid crystal displays(LCD) or flat panel displays are widespread and serve as the mainstayfor visually displaying information. The decreased weight and size of aflat panel display greatly increases its versatility over a cathode raytube display. The desire for a larger LCD viewing area has beensatisfied with larger LCD displays.

The larger LCD display, although still lighter and thinner than itscathode ray tube counterpart, has created problems for the supportdevices used in conjunction with these displays. In order to accommodatethe larger LCD, the support devices have become less adaptable and lessflexible. The support devices have become harder to manipulate, limitingthe range of adjustment, and therefore, the flexibility of use for theviewer. The support devices have become wider and thicker, occupying alarger volume of workspace proximate to the visual display. As a result,the available workspace becomes diminished. Viewers often resort tostoring computer peripherals on top of the display or other awkwardunstable space. Additionally, the support devices have become lessstable posing a greater safety concern near the workspace. In attemptsto reduce the volume occupied by conventional support devices,reductions in the base and shifting of the center of mass of the devicesrenders them susceptible to toppling over when viewers attempt to adjustthe display or relocate the entire unit at the workspace. Thedestabilized support device poses an undesirable safety concern at theworkspace.

What is needed is a support device that has the capacity to supportlarge displays while being flexible and easy to manipulate. In additionthe support device needs to occupy less volume, while being stable andsafe, while providing greater workspace.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSED SYSTEM

The disclosed system is directed towards a high storage volume supportsystem. The high storage volume support system includes an arched beamhaving a first end and a second end and a first base coupled to thefirst end. The high storage volume support system includes a second basecoupled to the second end and a storage volume formed by the archedbeam, the first base and the second base.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a rear prospective of an exemplary embodiment of an assemblyof a support system a display;

FIG. 2 is a side view of an exemplary support system;

FIG. 3 is a side view of an exemplary support system in an adjustedposition.

FIG. 4 is a side view of an exemplary multi-hinge;

FIG. 5 is a plan view of an exemplary multi-hinge;

FIG. 6 is a combination plan view and side view of an exemplary couplingon a multi-hinge, in a degree of rotation;

FIG. 7 is a combination plan view and side view of an exemplary couplingon a multi-hinge a degree of rotation;

FIG. 8 is a combination plan view and side view of an exemplary couplingelement on a multi-hinge, in a degree of rotation;

FIG. 9 is a combination of views of an exemplary biasing member;

FIG. 10 is a rear view of an exemplary support system; and

FIG. 11 is a top view of an exemplary support system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

Those of ordinary skill in the art will realize that the followingdescription of the present disclosed system is illustrative only and notin any way limiting. Other embodiments of the disclosed system willreadily suggest themselves to such skilled persons.

Support systems are mountable to visual displays for the purpose ofproviding multiple positions and locations for the display to be viewedwhile allowing comfortable, safe viewing for the viewer withoutoccupying large volumes of workspace. The support system functionsutilizing an arching brace having two wide footprints for stability. Thesupport system couples a unique flexing member that facilitates generousdegrees of freedom and adjustment of the attached display for theviewer. In addition, the support system provides the flexibility,stability and safety, while minimizing the volume it occupies. With thesupport system, workspace peripherals can be conveniently stowed withoutcompromising the flexibility, stability or safety of the support system10 at the workspace.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an exemplary embodiment of a support system10 is illustrated in a rear perspective view at FIG. 1 and a side viewat FIG. 2. The support system 10 may be comprised of a pair of feet, orsimply, a first base 12 and a second base 14. The first base 12 and thesecond base 14 are mountable to an arched beam 16. The first base 12 ismountable to one end of the arched beam 16 and the second base 14 ismountable to the other end of the arched beam 16 opposite thereof.Attached to the arched beam 16 proximate to the crest of the arch of thearched beam 16 is a flexing means or simply, a multi-hinge 18. Themulti-hinge 18 is coupled to the arched beam 16 via a coupling member,or simply, a beam coupling 20 and opposite thereof, a mounting bracket22 is coupled to the multi-hinge 18 with a coupling member or bracketcoupling 24. A display 26 is mounted to the mounting bracket 22. A flatscreen display is shown as display 26 in the drawings as an exemplaryembodiment.

Referring still to FIGS. 1 and 2, although not explicitly shown in FIG.2, the components referenced for first base 12 also apply to second base14. The first and second base 12, 14 can be arched base members havingan arch profile. The arched base 12, 14 includes an arch member 28 and aweb 30. The arch member 28 can be a rigid, robust member. The rigid androbust qualities of the arch member 28 provide the stability and safetyaspects necessary to the support system 10. Also the arch shape of thefeet 12,14 provides great strength for the given material (die castaluminum in a preferred embodiment). The web 30 is rigid and providesgreater contact surface area for the support system 10. In certainconditions, the web 30 can allow for part of the (arched base) foot 12,14 to be suspended over an edge of a workspace surface, without a lossof stability of the support system 10 and subsequent catastrophictoppling of the display 26. The web 30 enhances the safety and stabilityof the support system 10.

FIG. 2 further illustrates the arched beam 16 from a side view. Thisview shows that the arched beam 16 is mountable to the arched bases 12,14 proximate to the crest of the arches, thus maximizing height. Theheight of the arched beam 16 can depend on the size of the display. Theunique arched beam 16 allows for great strength, while maximizing thecapability to store or stow peripherals underneath the support system10. The arched beam 16 can be coupled to the arched bases 12, 14 throughmultiple coupling techniques such as welding, bonding, threadedfasteners, and the like. In an embodiment, the arched beam 16 can becontiguous with the arched bases 12, 14. The arched beam 16 is alsomountable substantially angled or tilted. The tilt positioning is awayfrom the display 26. This arrangement enables the support system 10 tobe more stable, as well as occupy less volume in a given workspace. Thearched beam 16 is composed of a rigid material formed into a paraboliccross section having a thicker center and thinner edges. Other crosssections can be employed, such as a flat cross section, tear drop,annular, cylindrical, tubular, wedge, twist, and the like.

Referring now to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 the arched beam 16 provides supportfor the multi-hinge 18. The multi-hinge 18 is mountable to the archedbeam 16 near the highest point on the arch structure to provide formaximum height, while maintaining maximum stability. The multi-hinge 18includes a set of beam couplings 20 employed to mount the multi-hinge 18to the arched beam 16. A variety of fastening means can be utilized tocouple the multi-hinge 16 via the beam coupling 20 to the arched beam16, such as welding, bonding, dowel and bore, fasteners and the like.The arched beam 16 and the beam coupling 20 can be contiguous in someembodiments. The multi-hinge 18 is coupled to a mounting bracket 22 viaa bracket coupling 24. The bracket coupling 24 can be fixed to themounting bracket 22 through many techniques including bonding,threadable fasteners and the like. The mounting bracket 22 can be aplate substantially rectilinear having dimensions that are universallymountable to a wide variety of displays 26. While the rectilinear plateis the acceptable standard, the mounting bracket 22 can be of othershapes and structures depending on the display 26 to be mounted. Thedisplay 26 shown as a preferred embodiment, is a flat screen displaywith a height of 390 millimeters and width of 588 millimeters and adepth of 2.83 inches and weighing from about 30 pounds to about 45pounds.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the multi-hinge 18 is configured to allow foradjustment of the display 26 relative to the arched beam 16 and archedbases 12, 14. In the embodiment shown, the display 26 is adjustable onthe multi-hinge 18 such that the display 26 can be substantiallyhorizontal. The flexibility of the support system 10 can be attributedin part to the unique multi-hinge 18 having more than one degree offreedom to adjust. A first degree of rotation 30 or (tilt) can bedefined as the rotation of the display 26 about the bracket coupling 24.A second degree of rotation 34 (lift) can be defined as the rotationabout the beam coupling 20.

As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 an exemplary multi-hinge 18 is shown ina plan view of FIG. 4 and a side view of FIG. 5. The multi-hinge 18includes a hinge frame or hinge body 34. The hinge body 34, in oneembodiment can comprise a webbing pattern 36 with reinforcement struts38 forming cavities 40 in order to minimize weight while maintainingstrength. At least one hard stop 42 (means for preventing rotation) canbe disposed in the hinge body 34 to limit the rotation of the couplings20, 24. In alternative embodiments, hard stops 42 can be included withthe beam coupling 20, bracket coupling 24 and/or the hinge body 34 tolimit the rotation of the couplings 20, 24. In a preferred embodiment,the hard stops 42 are formed in the hinge body 34 proximate the beamcoupling 20 and the bracket coupling 24. The hinge body 34 furtherincludes a first end 46 and a second end 48 opposite thereof. The hingebody 34 includes at least one bore 50 for rotatably receiving an axis ofrotation such as a hinge pin 52. The hinge pin 52 is disposed throughthe bore 50 to provide rotary support to the beam coupling 20 disposedover the hinge pin 52 and the bracket coupling 24 disposed over thehinge pin 52. In this arrangement, there is a beam coupling axis ofrotation and a bracket coupling axis of rotation. In an embodiment,there are two hinge pins 52 for the bracket coupling 24 and two hingepins 52 for the beam coupling 20. In a preferred embodiment, there is afirst beam coupling hinge pin 54, a second beam coupling hinge pin 56,which are each disposed in separate bores 50. There is a first bracketcoupling hinge pin 58 and a second bracket coupling hinge pin 60, whichare each disposed through separate bores 50 (shown in FIG. 5). The hingebody 34 is operatively coupled with two couplings; the beam coupling 20and the bracket coupling 24.

The beam coupling 20 includes two beam coupling members; a first beamcoupling member 62 and a second beam coupling member 64. First beamcoupling member 62 is rotatably coupled to the hinge body 34 proximateto the first end 46 of the hinge body 34. The first beam coupling member62 is disposed over the first beam coupling hinge pin 54. The first beamcoupling member 62 has two sections; a mounting section 66 and a rotarysection 68. The mounting section 66 is distal from the hinge body 34 andcoupled to the arched beam 16. The rotary section 68 is adjacent thehinge body 34. The second beam coupling member 64 is rotatably coupledto the hinge body 34 opposite the first beam coupling member 62 andproximate to the first end 46 of the hinge body 34. The second beamcoupling member 64 is disposed over the second beam coupling hinge pin56. The second beam coupling member 62 has two sections; a mountingsection 70 and a rotary section 72. The mounting section 70 is distalfrom the hinge body 34 and coupled to the arched beam 16. The rotarysection 72 is adjacent the hinge body 34. The rotary sections 68, 72,and corresponding rotary sections 82, 86 are substantially cylindricalin shape having a substantially circular cross section.

Included with the beam coupling 20 is at least one biasing member 74. Inthe preferred embodiment, there are two biasing members 74; one for thefirst beam coupling member 62 and one for the second beam couplingmember 64. In that embodiment, the first biasing member 74 is disposedover the first beam coupling hinge pin 54 and a second biasing member 74is disposed over the second beam coupling hinge pin 56. The biasingmember 74 is disposed between the mounting section 66, 70 and the rotarysection 68, 70 for the beam coupling members 62, 64.

Still referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the bracket coupling 24 includes twobracket coupling members; a first bracket coupling member 76 and asecond bracket coupling member 78. First bracket coupling member 76 isrotatably coupled to the hinge body 34 proximate to the second end 44 ofthe hinge body 34. The first bracket coupling member 76 is disposed overthe first bracket coupling hinge pin 58. The first bracket couplingmember 76 has two sections; a mounting section 80 disposed over a rotarysection 82. The mounting section 80 can rotate relative to the rotarysection 82. Rotation of the rotary section 82 also rotates the mountingsection 80. The mounting section 80 is distal from the hinge body 34 andcoupled to the mounting bracket 22. The rotary section 82 is adjacentthe hinge body 34, such that the hinge body 34 is between mountingsection 80 and the rotary section 82. The second bracket coupling member78 is rotatably coupled to the hinge body 34 opposite the first bracketcoupling member 76 and proximate to the second end 48 of the hinge body34. The second bracket coupling member 78 is disposed over the secondbracket coupling hinge pin 60. The second bracket coupling member 78 hastwo sections; a mounting section 84 disposed over a rotary section 86.The mounting section 80 can rotate relative to the rotary section 82.Rotation of the rotary section 82 also rotates the mounting section 80.The mounting section 80 is distal from the hinge body 34 and coupled tothe mounting bracket 22. The rotary section 86 is adjacent the hingebody 34, such that the hinge body 34 is between mounting section 84 andthe rotary section 86.

Included with the bracket coupling 24 is at least one biasing member 74.In the preferred embodiment, there are two biasing members 74; one forthe first bracket coupling member 76 and one for the second bracketcoupling member 78. In that embodiment, the first biasing member 74 isdisposed over the first bracket coupling hinge pin 58 and the secondbiasing member 74 is disposed over the second bracket coupling hinge pin60. The biasing member 74 is disposed between the mounting section 80,84 and the hinge body 34 for the bracket coupling members 76, 78.

At least one moment arm or simply connecting arm 88 is in cooperativecommunication between the beam coupling 20 and the bracket coupling 24.In an embodiment, a connecting arm 88 is coupled between the first beamcoupling member 64 and the first bracket coupling member 76. Aconnecting arm 88 is coupled between the second beam coupling member 64and the second bracket coupling member 78. In a preferred embodiment,each connecting arm 88 comprises a first connecting arm member 90 and asecond connecting arm member 92. The connecting arms 88 are coupled fromeach of the beam coupling member rotary sections 68, 72 to acorresponding one of the bracket coupling member rotary sections 82, 86.The connecting arm 88 cooperates between the beam coupling 20 and thebracket coupling 24. The first connecting arm member 90 can be pivotallycoupled to each of the rotary sections 68, 82 and the second connectingarm member 92 can be pivotally coupled to each of the rotary sections68, 82 respectively; each via a pivotal coupling 94. In a preferredembodiment, the pivotal coupling 94 can be a threaded fastener, such asa bolt with an allen head fitting, fastened to the rotary section 68,82, 72 and 86 through the connecting arm member 90 and 92. It iscontemplated that other forms of pivotal coupling 94 can be substitutedfor the above embodiment.

The rotary sections of the beam coupling and bracket coupling members54, 56, 58, and 60 can be configured to receive both the firstconnecting arm member 90 and the second connecting arm member 92 in apivotal manner as described above. In this arrangement, each connectingarm member 90, 92, having two ends opposite each other, can be pivotallycoupled to a corresponding rotary section 68, 72, and opposite thereof82, 86, respectively. Further, the pivotal couplings 94 can be arrangedon the rotary section spaced apart along a diameter of the rotarysection 68, 72, 82, and 86. With this arrangement, the connecting armmembers, 90, 92 can form a moment arm or torque 96 about the couplinghinge pins 54, 56, 58, and 60. The torque 96 can create a torsion forcethat acts between the beam coupling members 62, 64 and the bracketcoupling members 76, 78. The relationship of the connecting arm 88 orconnecting arm members 90, 92 to the torque 96 and the coupling members62, 64, 76 and 78, are discussed further herein.

The following presents a discussion of the operational relationship andthe cooperative coupling of the couplings 20, 24 and the connecting arm88. The beam coupling 20 along with the bracket coupling 24, in oneembodiment, have a range of adjustment in the first degree 30 of about-−5 degrees to about 90 degrees. In other embodiments, the beam coupling20, has a second degree of rotation 32, that is about 45 degrees ofrotation and the bracket coupling has about 95 degrees of rotation. Thebracket coupling 24 is independently adjustable. For example, thebracket coupling 24 can be adjusted (tilted) in order to alter theplacement of the display relative to a viewer without adjusting(rotating) the beam coupling 20. Specifically, rotation of the bracketcoupling mounting section 80, 84 does not rotate the bracket couplingrotary section 82, 86 and does not impart a torque 96 to the beamcoupling rotary section 68, 72 via the connecting arm 88. However, thebeam coupling 20 is cooperatively coupled to the bracket coupling 24 bythe connecting arm 88. The beam coupling 20 can be used to adjust theheight of the mounting bracket 22 relative to the arched beam 16 andultimately to a work surface, desktop, and the like (not shown). Theadjustment of the beam coupling 20 is cooperatively coupled to thebracket coupling 24 such that adjustment of the beam coupling 20 willnot substantially alter the adjustment (tilt) of the display 26. As thebeam coupling 20 is adjusted, (for the purpose of raising or lowering adisplay height from a work surface), the connecting arm 88 applies atorque to the bracket coupling 24 and rotates the bracket coupling 24such that the tilt of a coupled display 26 is not substantially altered.Specifically, as the beam coupling mounting sections 66, 70 are rotated,the beam coupling rotary sections 68, 72 are also rotated. Since thebeam coupling rotary sections 68, 72 are cooperatively coupled via theconnecting arm 88 to the bracket coupling rotary sections 82, 86, thenrotation of the beam coupling rotary sections 68, 72 applies the torque96 to the bracket coupling rotary sections 82, 86. The torque 96 appliedto the bracket coupling rotary sections 82, 86 rotates both the bracketcoupling rotary sections 82, 86 and the bracket coupling mountingsections 80, 84. The cooperative coupling between the beam coupling 20and the bracket coupling 24 is such that, as the hinge body 34 adjustsrelative to the beam coupling mounting sections 66, 70, that are fixedto the arched beam 16, the tilt of the display 26 is maintained. Eventhough the hinge body orientation is changing relative to the archedbeam 16, the tilt of the display is maintained due to the adjustment tothe bracket coupling 24 by the beam coupling 20 through rotation of thebeam coupling rotary sections 68, 72 applying the torque 96 to thebracket coupling rotary sections 82, 86. For example, if a display ismounted to the mounting bracket 22 and oriented substantially vertical,(i.e., not tilted), as well as at a height of X relative to a surface,and then beam coupling 20 is adjusted in order to lower the height ofthe display relative to the surface. The adjustment to the beam coupling20 would not substantially change the display 26 orientation to theviewer other than the height from a work surface and a minimal distancefrom the viewer. The display will not tilt.

More specifically, the relationship of the bearing coupling memberrotary sections 68, 72 to the corresponding bracket coupling rotarysections 82, 86 respectively, is influenced by the first connecting arm90 and the second connecting arm 92. For example, with respect to thefirst beam coupling member 62, being pivotally coupled to a firstconnecting arm 90 and a corresponding first bracket coupling member 76having the same first connecting arm 90 pivotally coupled at an oppositeend thereof, such that rotation of the first beam coupling member 62imparts a force along the first connecting arm 90 to the first bracketcoupling member 76. Due to the relative arrangement of the first beamcoupling member 62 to the first bracket coupling member 76, the forceimparted is the torque 96 about the first bracket coupling hinge pin 58.As a result of the torque 96, the first bracket coupling member 76 isrotated about the first bracket coupling hinge pin 58. The rotation ofthe first bracket coupling member 76 actually maintains the tilt of thedisplay as the first beam coupling member 62 is adjusted.

This relationship is also mirrored between the first beam couplingmember 62 and the first bracket coupling member 76 having the secondconnecting arm 92 pivotally coupled therebetween, for the oppositeadjustment of the display (i.e., raising the height of the display fromthe work surface). The mirrored relationship exists because of thelocation of the pivotal coupling 94 on each rotary section being on thesame diameter but opposite thereof relative to the coupling hinge pin54, 56, 58, and 60. The connecting arm members 90, and 92 are pivotallycoupled to the pivotal coupling 94 opposite each other for each rotarysection on each coupling member 62, 64, 76, and 78 (see FIG. 4).

It is understood that the relationship herein described between thefirst beam coupling member 62 and the first bracket coupling member 76is also conceptually true for the cooperative coupling between thesecond beam coupling member 64 and the second bracket coupling member 78respectively, as well as the cooperative coupling between the beamcoupling 20 and the bracket coupling 24.

Referring to FIGS. 6, 7 and 8, an exemplary embodiment of the bracketcoupling 24 is illustrated as a plan and a side view in various stagesof articulation. As discussed above, the beam coupling 20 and thebracket coupling 24 can be rotated about their associated beam andbracket coupling hinge pins 54, 56, 58 and 60. FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 showmore detail as well as a biasing member 74 disposed in the bracketcoupling 24. A biasing member 74 is also disposed in the beam coupling20 (not shown). It is contemplated that multiple biasing members 74 canbe employed and that the biasing members 74 can have varying degrees ofstrength (spring constants). The biasing member 74 can be preloaded suchthat the beam coupling 20 can hold the hinge body 34 in a predeterminedposition (e.g., at a 45 degree angle). Upon placement of a load such asthe weight of a display 26, the multi-hinge 18 can support the displayin an orientation that is comfortable for a viewer. The biasing member74 can be employed to provide resistance for the tilt adjustment aboutthe bracket coupling 24. FIGS. 5, 6 and 7 illustrate the range ofrotation of the bracket coupling 24. The about 90 degrees of rotation isshown between FIG. 6 and FIG. 8. This rotation is relative to the hingebody 34. Biasing member 74 biases (provides a spring force or anyresistive force opposite to the torsional forces created by the weightof components, viewers manual inputs for adjustments, and the like) thebeam and bracket couplings 20, 24 in order to allow for rotation of thebeam and bracket couplings 20, 24 with resistive control. It iscontemplated that biasing members 74 are not the only components thatcan provide resistance to adjustment as discussed hard stops, and eventight tolerances between moving parts can be employed.

Referring to FIG. 9, an exemplary embodiment of the biasing member 74 isillustrated in three views, a front, a back and a side view. The biasingmember 74 can be known as a beam biasing member and/or a bracket biasingmember. The biasing member 74 in the embodiment shown is a torsionspring configuration. There can be other configurations of the biasingmember as well, such as a torsion element, friction rings, and the like.The torsion spring can couple with the hinge body 34 and the couplingmembers 62, 64, 76, and 78, as well as accommodate the coupling hingepins 54, 56, 58 and 60 within a minimal area. The biasing member 74 canmaintain the relationship between the hinge body 34 and the couplings20, 24 even with a mounted load, such as a display. Additionally, thebiasing member 74 in cooperation with the couplings 20, 24 can bemanually manipulated lithly to allow for multiple degrees of adjustmentbetween the couplings 20, 24 and the hinge body 34.

Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11 an exemplary embodiment of the high volumesupport system 110 is illustrated in a rear and a top view,respectfully. The unique arched beam 116 includes a first end 132 and asecond end 134. The first base 112 is coupled the first end 132 and thesecond base 114 is coupled to the second end 134. The arched beam 116and first and second bases 112, 114 provide a large volume or storagevolume 136. The storage volume 136 frees up other workspace required fortasks other than visual display activity. The storage volume 136 spansfrom one extremity proximate to the first base 112 to another extremityproximate to the second base 114 and upwards to the limits of the archedbeam 116. Depending on the adjustment of the display 126, the storagevolume 136 can extend well behind the display 126 and underneath thedisplay 126. The storage volume 136 is bounded above by the arched beam116 and in a variable manner by the display 126 as it is adjusted.Computer peripherals or simply peripherals 138 can be readily storedinside the storage volume 136. Peripherals can include but are notlimited to keyboard, mouse, speakers, pointing device, auxiliary discdrives, and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the storage volume 136can be configured to receive a large keyboard being extended to add anextra UNIX keypad. The display 126 can be adjusted on the multi-hinge118 to cover computer peripherals.

The high storage volume support system retains the qualities offlexibility, and stability, while capitalizing on maximizing availablestorage volume. The high storage volume support system occupies aminimal volume of workspace, while supporting large displays.

While embodiments and applications of this disclosure have beenillustrated and described, it would be apparent to those skilled in theart that many more modifications than mentioned above are possiblewithout departing from the inventive concepts herein. The disclosure,therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appendedclaims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A high storage volume support system comprising:an arched beam having a first end and a second end; a first base coupledto said first end; a second base coupled to said second end; a storagevolume formed by said arched beam, said first base and said second base;a multi-hinge coupled to said arched beam at a crest of said archedbeam; and a display coupled to said multi-hinge, wherein said displayand said multi-hinge adjust to further define said storage volume. 2.The high storage volume support system of claim 1 wherein said storagevolume is configured to be variably bounded proximate to said display.3. The high storage volume support system of claim 1 wherein saidstorage volume is configured to be bounded by said first base at oneextremity and said second base at another extremity opposite thereof. 4.The high storage volume support system of claim 1 wherein said storagevolume is configured to be bounded from above by said multi-hinge andsaid arched beam.
 5. A high storage volume support system comprising: anarched beam having a first end and a second end; a first base coupled tosaid first end; a second base coupled to said second end; a multi-hingecoupled to said arched beam proximate a crest of said arched beam; adisplay coupled to said multi-hinge distal from said arched beam; and astorage volume formed by said arched beam, said first base and saidsecond base, and said multi-hinge and display, said storage volumeconfigured to receive a workspace peripheral.
 6. The high storage volumesupport system of claim 5 wherein said storage volume is configured tobe bounded by said first base at one extremity and said second base atanother extremity opposite thereof.
 7. The high storage volume supportsystem of claim 5 wherein said workspace peripheral is an extendedkeyboard having an extra keypad.
 8. The high storage volume supportsystem of claim 5 wherein said display is adjustably configured to alterthe size of said storage volume.
 9. The high storage volume supportsystem of claim 5, wherein said multi-hinge includes a body including afirst end and a second end opposite said first end, said first enddefining a beam axis of rotation and said second end defining a bracketaxis of rotation, a bracket coupling rotatably coupled to said secondend of said body along said bracket axis of rotation, said bracketcoupling including a rotary section rotatably coupled to said second endof said body along said bracket axis and a mounting section disposedcoaxially with and rotatably coupled to said rotary section; a beamcoupling rotatably coupled to said first end of said body about saidbeam axis of rotation; a moment arm pivotally coupled to said base at aradial distance from said beam axis and pivotally coupled to said rotarysection of said bracket coupling at said radial distance from saidbracket axis; and a torsional preloading member coupled between saidbody and said beam coupling.
 10. The high storage volume support systemof claim 9 wherein said storage volume is configured to be variablybounded proximate to said display through adjustment of saidmulti-hinge.
 11. The high storage volume support system of claim 5wherein said arched beam is sufficiently wide to receive an extendedkeyboard.
 12. The high storage volume support system of claim 5 whereinsaid workspace peripheral includes at least one pointing device and atleast one audio speaker.
 13. A high storage volume support systemcomprising: an arched beam having a first end and a second end; a firstarched base coupled to said first end; a second arched base coupled tosaid second end; means of storing workspace peripherals between saidfirst arched base and said second arched base and beneath said archedbeam, wherein said means of storing workspace peripherals is variableand said variable means of storing workspace peripherals includes amulti-hinge coupled to a display.
 14. The high storage volume supportsystem of claim 13 wherein said multi hinge includes a body including afirst end and a second end opposite said first end, said first enddefining a beam axis of rotation and said second end defining a bracketaxis of rotation, a bracket coupling rotatably coupled to said secondend of said body along said bracket axis of rotation, said bracketcoupling including a rotary section rotatably coupled to said second endof said body along said bracket axis and a mounting section disposedcoaxially with and rotatably coupled to said rotary section; a beamcoupling rotatably coupled to said first end of said body about saidbeam axis of rotation; means for pivotally coupling said rotary sectionof said bracket coupling to said beam coupling at a radial distance fromsaid beam axis and for maintaining said bracket coupling at a fixed tiltangle as said body is rotated about said beam axis of rotation; and ameans for torsionally preloading between said body and said beamcoupling.
 15. The high storage volume support system of claim 13 whereinsaid multi-hinge and said display are configured to lower to enclosesaid workspace peripherals.
 16. The high storage volume support systemof claim 15 wherein said workspace peripherals include an extendedkeyboard, a pointing device and at least one audio speaker.
 17. The highstorage volume support system of claim 13 wherein said workspaceperipheral includes an extended keyboard having an extra keypad.